Shadow Cliffs Picnic Areas - Pleasanton

Overview

Fees

Parking: $6 per vehicle. $5 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus.
Dogs: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free

Hours

Park Curfew
10pm - 5am

Park/Gate Hours
Nov.-Feb. : 7am-5pm
Mar.-Apr.: 6am-7pm
May-Labor Day: 6am-9pm
After Labor Day-Oct.: 6am-7pm

Address

2500 Stanley Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA, US 94566

Phone

Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757 option 2

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4557

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Venue Activities

Picnicking

Shadow Cliffs Lake Water Quality Conditions

Swimming is CLOSED for the 2022 season due to low water levels. NO SWIMMING.
There are no current advisories for blue-green algae posted. See the Blue-Green Algae Information page for additional details.
Swim Beach Conditions [PDF]
Monitoring Program

There are six (6) reservable sites at Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area. Alcohol is prohibited in the entire park. There is a parking fee.

Fiesta (100 person capacity)

Lago Del Sol (100 person capacity)

This site is next to the lake and near the concession stand. There are two (2) picnic tables that are ADA accessible.

Lakeside (200 person capacity)

This site allows inflatable play equipment with the purchase of an additional permit. This site is wheelchair accessible. There are three (3) picnic tables that are ADA accessible.

Marina View (75 person capacity)

There is no shade at this site. The fishing dock, fish cleaning station, and flush toilets are near the site. There is one (1) picnic table that is ADA accessible.

North Beach (50 person capacity)

There is no shade site at this site. This site is closest to the beach and near the parking lot. There are two (2) picnic tables that are ADA accessible. Flush toilets are 100 yards away.

Seven Limbs (100 person capacity)

Visit the Picnic’s Frequently Asked Questions for information on fees, rules, making a reservation, and other important information when making a picnic reservation.

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area: Specific information
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area: Park map

Fiesta (100 person capacity)

Lago Del Sol (100 person capacity)

Lakeside (200 person capacity)

Marina View (75 person capacity)

North Beach (50 person capacity)

Seven Limbs (100 person capacity)

Contact Reservations

Reservations & drop-in info for upcoming activities, classes, programs & events and
indoor facilities & picnic sites availability info can be accessed online, 24 hours a day.

For Questions and Indoor Facilities/Picnic Reservations,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.